Weekend in Macau | Hop On the Free "Leisure" Shuttle Bus and Discover Macau's Hidden Gems

You're in luck. In support of the SAR Government's initiative to revitalise community economies, MGM has joined the "Tourism and 'Leisure' Buses" Community Exploration Programme, launching a free shuttle service departing from MGM COTAI every Saturday and Sunday from 25 April. Hop on and explore the city's most characterful neighbourhoods—from ZAPE and NAnim’Arte NAM VAN to the lived-in charm of Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, Iao Hon, Barra, Hong Kung Temple and Patane. Along the way, 30 partner merchants are rolling out exclusive dining perks and shopping discounts, giving you a true taste of Macau's UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

Route A — ZAPE | A buzzing hub of beloved eateries, Macanese-Portuguese kitchens, flagship boutiques, and souvenir shops. Don't miss the classics—Porto Exterior Portuguese Restaurant, Tong Vu Seafood Hot Pot Restaurant, and Choi Heong Yuen Bakery—and be sure to pull up a stool at Heng Wong Fat Dai Pai Dong for wok-fired Cantonese comfort food. Round off the afternoon with a spin through the Macao Grand Prix Museum. 

📍 Macao Grand Prix Museum & ZAPE

📍 Patane Food Court & Hong Kung Temple

Route A — Northern District | Macau's north is a rite of passage for serious eaters. Head straight to the legendary Iao Hon Market Cooked Food Centre, a beloved local haunt where generations of Macau memories come plated at neighbourhood prices. 

📍 Iao Hon

📍 Rotunda de Carlos da Maia

📍 Hong Kung Temple

Route A — Barra | A must-visit arts and culture quarter where local makers and curated lifestyle stores converge. Grab a bite at the iconic Iron Shed Canteen, paired with a cup from Barra Coffee—pure chill. The same route carries on to Anim'Arte Nam Van, a lakeside creative space perfect for a sunset stroll. 

📍 Barra & Anim'Arte Nam Van